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11-17-2005 Regular Meeting• MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2005 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, November 17, 2005, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Richard Fernandez, Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present: ITEM I: ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman Sid Reese W. Robert Abramitis Cesar Sastre Mark Ulmer ALSO PRESENT: Michelle Mellgreen Travis Schenk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Emilia S. Palmer, Recording Secretary Al Davis, Mayor Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting. ITEM II: SITE VISITING DISCLOSURE Chairman Fernandez disclosed that he visited all the sites. Mr. Sastre disclosed that he visited all the sites. Mr. Abramitis disclosed that he visited the sites and that he spoke to Mr. Phil Green in reference to the 160 N.E. 99th St. He also spoke to Mr. Ari Sklar in reference to the septic tank at the Village Center. Mr. Reese disclosed that he visited all the sites. ITEM III: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Chairman Fernandez expressed his gratefulness for the years of service that Mr. Berg has provided to Miami Shores and wishes him the best in his endeavors. The Board thanked Mr. Tim Crutchfield for his contribution to the Board. The Board welcomed Mr. Mark Ulmer as the new member of the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Ulmer has served in the Planning & Zoning, Village Council Board, as the Village Attorney and as the Miami Shores Village Mayor. The Board congratulated Mr. Abramitis for his re -appointment to the Planning & Zoning Board. The Board welcomed Ms. Michelle Melgreen and Travis Schenk (Michele Melgren & • Associates). Michelle Melgreen & Associates will temporarily represent the Planning & Zoning . Department Monday thru Friday between the hours of 12:00 P.M until 4:00 P.M. • ITEM IV: ELECTION FOR CHAIRMAN & VICE CHAIRMAN Mr. Ulmer made a motion to re-elect Mr. Richard Fernandez as the Chairman. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Chaiman Fernandez made a motion to re-elect Mr. Sastre as the Vice —Chairman. Mr. Abrimitis seconded. Motion Mr. Ulmer made a motion to elect Mr. W. Abramitis as the Vice -Chairman. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 4-0. ITEM V: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the September 29th, 2005 minutes with amended corrections. Mr. Abramitis seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. Abramitis made a motion to approve the October 13th, 20005 minutes with amended corrections. Mr. Sastre seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. Ulmer wasn't present when voting was in process. ITEM VI: SCHEDULE ITEMS PZ05-1027-01 Brunel & Marie Dominique (owner) 10545 N.E. 3 Ct Sec.604: Site Plan Approval — garage enclosure. Mr. Travis Schenk explained the basis of the request, and the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application subject to raising the floor level (11.95') to meet FEMA standards, a 5' landscape strip to provide a break between the driveway and the building and submittal of an elevation certificate. Mr. Schenk stated that the construction will incorporate a triple window with a newer style in the front that will be different than the other windows in the house. He also stated that there will be enough parking on the site as there is a circular driveway in the front. Mr. Brunel Dominique (owner) and Mr. George Cragiel (agent) were present. The applicant is requesting site plan approval to enclose an existing 13'x 19' garage. The enclosure will become a new dining room. An addition is also planned at the rear of the house which will become a new master bedroom suite. There will be no exterior doorway leading to the outside. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the application subject to provide a 5' landscape strip. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 5-0. PZ05-1027-03 • Randolph & Laura Forero-Pinilla (owners) 25 NW 95th St • Sec.604: site plan approval -carport enclosure Mr. Sastre made a motion to table the application after the break, so staff review the revised floor plans submitted by Mr. Forero. Mr. Abrimitis seconded. Motion passed 5-0. PZ05-1027-04 Santiago Bernal (owner) 290 N.E. 100th St Sec.701: Appeal of Admin. Official -paint Ms. Melgren explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the request. Ms. Melgreen explained that the paint color is not appropriate for the existing house as the color scheme is too dark and is not harmonious with the houses in the neighborhood. Mr. Alex Zangen (agent) was present (2929 S.W. 3rd Ave). Mr. Zangen stated that there are other houses with the same color scheme in the neighborhood. He submitted pictures for evidence. Mr. Zangen stated that he doesn't have knowledge if the properties have permits. After discussion from the Board, Mr. Abrimitis made a motion to uphold the Administrative Official decision. Mr. Sastre seconded. Motion passed 3-2. (Mr. Ulmer & Mr. Reese voting no) S PZ05-1027-05 Shores Square Investment Llc. (Owners) 9005-9071 Biscayne Blvd Sec. 604: site plan approval -Signs. • Ms. Michele Melgren explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application subject to reduce the overall height to 8'. She also stated that the site is zoned B-2 which allows 3 square feet of signage per lineal foot of store frontage assigned to the tenant. The signs are 12' high and 12' long. Mr. Art Zimmerman (agent) Atlas signs (2290 Avenue Road West Palm Beach, FL) was present. Mr. Zimmerman is requesting approval for two 12' high x 12' long monument signs to replace the existing pylon sign at the site. Mr. Zimmerman affirmed that the size and measurements of the drawing is accurate, but the scaling is a bit off. He also submitted a color combination package. Ms. Melgren stated that the colors are not harmonious with the neighborhood. Mr. Zimmerman affirmed that due to safety issues customers can more easily identify the logo and color of the business. Some of the board members are concerned about the window for the sign, and the color scheme with the shopping center. After discussion from the Board, Mr. Ulmer made a motion to table the application to the next meeting subject to provide: • Staff providing applicant with the applicable code provisions • • • • Amount of area allowed on the faces and what is included in the calculation (copy or the entire structure) • The criteria for the height and other dimensions. • Traffic safety engineering • Material, wind load (standard county requirements 140 MPH), trademark issue (color, copy and lettering) • A scaled drawing showing the distance triangle at ingress regress points. • Lumens calculations. Mr. Sastre seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Randolph & Laura Forero (owner) Laura Forero-Pinilla 25 N.W. 95th St Sec.604: site plan approval -carport enclosure Mr. Travis Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application and to retain the french door. Mr. Randolph & Laura Forero were present. The applicant is requesting to enclose the carport to relocate his existing kitchen and to turn the existing kitchen into a den. After discussion from the Board, Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve the amended plan subject to Building Official review of the plans and to comply with fire code. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 5-0. PZ05-0929-07 Ari Sklar (buyer) Stanley and Marcella Walterman (owners) 423 NE 92 St Sec. 604: site plan approval garage enclosure. This case was previously table. Ms. Mellgren explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application. Ms. Mellgren also explained that the garage enclosure will be used for another bedroom. A window will be added to the front elevation and it will match the existing windows, French doors will be added to the new bedroom area, parking is provided in the new front driveway and landscape strip has been added to the front between the driveway and the house. Mr. Ari Sklar (architect) was present. Mr. Ulmer is concerned about future owner(s) that might use the exterior entrance from the laundry room for rental efficiency. Mr. Sklar explained that there is no intention to rent the house due to the door by the laundry room. Mr. Ulmer asked the applicant if he agrees in amending the plan by removing the door by the laundry room and to extend the wall that separates the laundry room and the new bathroom across to make a doorway from the bedroom to the living room. Mr. Sklar agreed to amend the plan as shown on exhibit A. After discussion from the Board, Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve the amended application as shown on exhibit A. Mr. Abramitis seconded. Motion passed 5-0. • PZ05-1117-01 Hacienda Motel (tenant) Leung Ventures (owner) 9101 Biscayne Blvd. Sec. 604: site plan approval -sign. The applicant wasn't present. Mr. Sastre made a motion to table the application. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 5-0. PZ05-1117-02 Ruben Ramos/Sandra Howard (owners) Victor Morales/ John Schwab (agents) 89 NW 106th St Sec. 604: Site plan approval -garage enclosure. Ms. Mellgren explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application subject to raised the floor level to meet FEMA standard, an elevation certificate verifying the floor level of the new construction and installation of 5' landscape strip between the driveway and front of the building. Ms. Mellgreen stated that the burglar bars will be removed from the residence, the roof in • front will be sloped and tile to match the existing and that the driveway width appears to be within the code limits. Mr. Victor Morales (agent) of 79 NW 105th Street was there to represent the applicants. Mr. Morales affirmed that the property address is 89 N.W. 106th Street. The applicants are requesting to enclose an existing 11' x 21' garage to become a new den. Chairman Fernandez stated that the plans show a new deck which is not part of the site plan application for the garage enclosure. Ms. Mellgren affirmed that the application is only for the garage enclosure. Mr. Howard (agent) stated that he was under the impression that the deck, circular driveway, new porch, doors, windows and the garage enclosure is part of the site plan application. Some of the Board members are concerned about the issues not disclosed in the application for site plan. After discussion from the Board, Mr. Abramitis made a motion to table the application. Mr. Ulmer seconded. Motion passed 5-0. PZ05-0929-04/PZ05-1117-03 160 Enterprises Llc. Madeline Romanello (owner) 160 NE 99 ST Sec.604: site plan approval -Lot split This case was tabled in a previous meeting. Ms. Mellgreen explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended tabling of the application until pending revision of . the site plans and compliance with setback, paving limits, landscaping, and minimum floor levels. • • Ms. Mellgren affirms that a copy of the plat, a survey, and opinion of title has been submitted. New elevation drawings and building drawings for each parcel have been modified so that the building will be different. Ms. Mellgren also explained that the site plans submitted for each property have an oversized driveway in the front which is well above the 50% paving limit by the code and is located in the setback area. The footprint of the building is built to the property lines on each side and to the setback. Also that plant material has not been identified and that it might not meet the energy conservation zone requirement for tree location. Ms. Madeline Romanello was present. Ms. Romanello proposes to subdivide the property and to erect two new homes on the site by separating Lots 6,7,and 8 into two building sites consisting of the east site (Lot 6 and the east 1 1/2 of Lot 7) will be 75' x 115', and the west 1/2 of Lot 7 with Lot 8. She also stated that she submitted all the documentation requested by staff. Mr. Abramitis stated that he disagreed in having the Village resource to get information for an incomplete application for commercial transactions. Mr. Ulmer stated that the plans don't have an architectural seal. After discussion from the Board, Mr. Abrimitis made a motion to deny the application. Chairman Fernandez seconded. Motion failed for lack of votes. Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve the subdivision request. Mr. Sastre seconded. Motion passed 4-1. (Mr. Abramitis voted no). After a brief discussion Mr. Sastre made a motion to table the rest of the application. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 3-2. (Mr. Ulmer & Mr. Abramitis voting no). VII. OLD ISSUES. Chairman stated that the following items should be re -scheduled to the Miami Shores Policy night meeting: a) Design Standards -B1 District b) P.O.D.S c) Boats length has changed from 20' to 28'. VIII. NEW ISSUES. A copy of the new ordinance was provided to each of the Board member. 1). Vegetation, tree trimming and keeping the powerlines clear. 2). 2,500' separation for sexual predators. IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Nancy Ancrume (103 N.E. 99th St) for public hearing was present. Ms Ancrume stated that she is concerned about the location of the two car garage for the proposed properties located at 160 NE 99 ST. Mr. Ari Sklar (2310 Hollywood Blvd) Miami Shores Center Lk). Mr. Sklar stated that he submitted a permit for the molding for Miami Shores Center, which was denied by the Board. He affirmed that styrofoam molding is safer and better material than stucco. Mr. Sklar stated that he wasn't aware that the permit was reviewed by the Board, and that he requested to be in tonight's agenda to discuss this item. The December 22, 2005 Planning & Zoning meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be on December 15, 2005. X. ADJOURNMENT The November 17, 2005 Planning and Zoning meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M Emilia Palmer, Recording Secretary Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board • •